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Jul 25, 2010 19:52:30 GMT -6
Post by sRc on Jul 25, 2010 19:52:30 GMT -6
what is a good "all around" bullet weight/load for predators in the 223?
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.223
Jul 26, 2010 11:38:55 GMT -6
Post by stickbowhntr on Jul 26, 2010 11:38:55 GMT -6
the majic powder for me is H-335 and bullets , I like Nosler bAL TIP 50 grain but dont shoot for fur.
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.223
Jul 26, 2010 11:39:43 GMT -6
Post by stickbowhntr on Jul 26, 2010 11:39:43 GMT -6
forgot my buddy like the 40 gr barnes grenades and H-335
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diogee
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.223
Jul 27, 2010 8:31:19 GMT -6
Post by diogee on Jul 27, 2010 8:31:19 GMT -6
Is that Nosler 50gr BT hard on fur? It shoots very well out of my AR15, thought I'd use it or a 55gr lead tip SPT of some kind.
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.223
Jul 27, 2010 19:00:29 GMT -6
Post by stickbowhntr on Jul 27, 2010 19:00:29 GMT -6
its not the best fur bullet ,, at longer ranges like 250+ NOT AS BAD
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.223
Jul 28, 2010 13:33:58 GMT -6
Post by lb on Jul 28, 2010 13:33:58 GMT -6
This is my opinion, based on many years killing predators, but not extensively, with a 223. I use a 223Ackley quite a bit, in brushy Arizona, daytime hunting. Fairly adequate, marginally superior to the 223Rem.
But, while there are many powders suitable for the 223, (I use Varget) by way of experience, I stay away from anything but 55 grain bullets, on coyotes, in that chambering, for that application. I use the 55 VMax. Seems to smack them as hard as a 223 is capable of smacking them, and this last season, late season, I lost my first cripple with that combo. Well, yeah, it can happen with anything, but I did not like it, one bit. And, I know better.
I'm not looking to start a discussion, but my opinion is that reliable coyote medicine starts with 22-250.
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.223
Jul 28, 2010 19:35:59 GMT -6
Post by SteveCraig on Jul 28, 2010 19:35:59 GMT -6
Leonard, I believe he is looking for a very fur friendly 223 load. I may be wrong. The 223 is not one I have used much so I dont have any good fur friendly loads to offer. I would think that a down loaded load with maybe a 40gr. V-Max would be the ticket. Only guessing. It is what i use in my 222 for Fur saving. Little hole in, and very, very few exits.
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.223
Jul 28, 2010 19:54:34 GMT -6
Post by stickbowhntr on Jul 28, 2010 19:54:34 GMT -6
steve what velocity do you load that 40gr to?
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.223
Jul 29, 2010 12:05:04 GMT -6
Post by lb on Jul 29, 2010 12:05:04 GMT -6
My mistake, Steve. I assumed the man wanted to kill predators? ElBee
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.223
Aug 7, 2010 19:54:29 GMT -6
Post by sRc on Aug 7, 2010 19:54:29 GMT -6
probably a little bit of both, sometimes just slammin 'em down and sometimes fur for the board. we have a 30 caliber max here but i'm searching for a deer/fur combo you might say.
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Aug 18, 2010 21:02:26 GMT -6
Post by barewire on Aug 18, 2010 21:02:26 GMT -6
Well guys I'm a fan of the 223. I've loaded every thing from the 40 grain to 55grain. My choice of a bullet for predator control is the130 in my 270. But back to the 223 . I use it alot with the 55 grain V-max but not a fur friendly bullet. So I dropped to the 50 grain V- Max bullet travelling 3300 ft. per. second not very fur friendly ether. I have settled on the 50 grain Varmint grenade at3300 ft. per. second. Some times a couple of small pieces of jacket do exit at close range. No biggy no bigger hole than the entrance hole. Just what I've found hope this gives you something to try.
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.223
Aug 18, 2010 21:08:23 GMT -6
Post by trappincoyotes39 on Aug 18, 2010 21:08:23 GMT -6
SRC go with a .243 and use 95 grain noslers will surprise you on fur friendly but also will leave you with very dead coyotes and will make a dandy deer rifle as well with the same bullet. try some H-4350 powder.
Never been a fan of the 223 for much of anything larger than a P-dog. Then again I live in open country where routine shots can be 275-350 yards.
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